Massimo Candiani

Massimo Candiani is a Full Professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University's Faculty of Medicine and Head of the Complex Operative Unit of Gynaecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan since 2009. He also serves as Director of the School of Specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and holds leadership roles in multiple scientific societies including SEGI and ESGE.

• Education: MD from University of Milan (1989), specialization in Gynecology (University of Pavia, 1993), European Certificate in Gynecologic Endoscopy (University of Auvergne, 1993)
• Career: Senior roles at San Raffaele Hospital, San Paolo Hospital, and Mangiagalli Clinic spanning 30 years
• Research: Surgical innovation in gynecology, fetal surgery, and reproductive medicine

His research focuses on endoscopic surgery, fetal interventions, and genital tract malformations, with recent publications spanning reproductive biology, neonatal imaging, and urogynecology. With over 300 publications, he has pioneered laparoscopic techniques in both benign and oncological gynecological surgery.

Key affiliations include:

• President of Società di Endoscopia Ginecologica Italiana (SEGI)
• Executive Board member of European Society for Gynaecologic Endoscopy (ESGE)
• Scientific advisory roles in foundations like "Fondazione Donna e Feto"